Please Mr Edmonson & Mr Pleming, eat a bit of humble pie and do something to get her away from there before it's too late.

Unfortunately I doubt they read this forum (they would rather burry there heads in the sand than know what the real feeling is) it seems there only in it for the money, we are nobodies they wont listern to us

ADD YOUR NAME OR THAT OF ANOTHER TO A LIMITED AVAILABILITY COMMEMORATIVE WING PLAQUE TO MARK THE IMMINENT 10th ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST POST-RESTORATION FLIGHT ON 18th OCTOBER

Help mark that occasion nearly 10 years ago when Vulcan XH558 once again returned to the skies.

It was a day that many thought they would never-ever see. After years of uncertainty, advances and set-backs, but through the determination of a small team supported by thousands of willing donors and the vital assistance of technical partners, Vulcan XH558 took to the skies again, 14½ years after her last flight in RAF service.

To this day, it is perhaps the most complex and demanding aircraft restoration ever completed – anywhere in the world.

Although sadly no longer able to fly, the project set the benchmark for future restorations. We are determined to celebrate the achievement, as we aim to secure not only XH558’s future, but also the prospect of other heritage aviation projects in the new hangar that will give the aviation community and wider general public access to aircraft like never before - with the exciting vision of a restoration and operating facility that will keep other heritage aircraft not only on display, but airborne and at air displays in the years to come.

Once XH558 is settled in her new home, the Trust will turn its attention to the restoration of Canberra WK163; we are already considering the operation of other loaned aircraft on the display circuit next year.

From now until October 1st we are offering supporters and

members of the public a unique opportunity – to have their name on

the very wing that lifted XH558 back into the air.

For a £30 donation you will be honoured with a name on XH558’s Wing, together with a named certificate confirming this, which makes it ideal not only as a collectable keepsake, but as a gift to a relative or friend.

From next week, we will post out certificates with your chosen name as a receipt for your donation.

You might also like to dedicate a name in memory to a lost loved one, or a past member of the family who served in the V-Force or other services. Perhaps a family member was employed by Avro or there is another connection with XH558 over her lifetime?

We have allocated two areas of grey on the wing, upon which we will apply small silver letters to the plaques, recognising the ‘Tin’ anniversary of 10 years since that day.

Only visible upon close viewing, these will not detract from the aesthetic appearance of the aircraft and will remain in place for her lifetime, being replaced if the surfaces are painted in future. Your name could be discreetly marked on the underside of XH558’s Wing, here seen clearly when on a photoshoot in 2015 over The Solent.

DONATE HERE TO ADD

YOUR CHOSEN NAME

The plaques will be printed and fitted to XH558 in time for the unveiling on the 10th Anniversary18th October with a copy of all names also available online on that date.

This commemorative opportunity was not available during XH558’s flying life, since MoD and CAA regulations on ex-military markings meant we had to keep her external appearance in as near to original RAF markings as possible. The only dispensation to this came in 2010, when on the occasion of her 50th birthday, she was christened ‘The Spirit of Great Britain’ as a mark of respect to all those that willed her back to flight; in recognition of the remarkable place she holds in historic aviation and the excellence of British aeronautical design and engineering.

Your support for this plaque will enable us to continue working to secure the new home for XH558 and a brighter future for heritage aircraft preservation, restoration and operation.

A test plaque with sample names fitted to the aircraft last month to give you a visual idea of how your names will appear.

ONLINE PUBLIC UNVEILING OF THE PLAQUES ON THE ANNIVERSARY – Wednesday 18th October

This opportunity closes at midnight on Sunday October 1st, to allow time for coordination of artwork, printing and installation in time.

DONATE HERE TO ADD

YOUR CHOSEN NAME

Celebrate the achievement! Join the party by leaving your chosen name as a supporter of XH558.

Can you add Gift Aid? Telling us that we can claim Gift Aid on your donation makes £30 worth £37.50 and does not cost you any extra. If you are a U.K, Tax Payer, we can claim this back on your behalf. Just indicate if we can claim this when making your donation by using the appropriate choice in the listing. Thank you.

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